join-banner-text

I need mosquito nets for women who can’t afford them



Pregnant women in malaria-endemic areas should sleep under an insecticide-treated net. Malaria, which is transmitted through the bite of the anopheles mosquito, is a significant problem for pregnant women. Of the estimated 300 million malaria cases each year worldwide, more that 90% occur in sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria results in approximately 10,000 maternal deaths and 75,000 to 200,000 infant deaths each year. Each year more than 30 million women living in malaria-endemic areas become pregnant and are at risk for malaria infection. Consistently sleeping under an insecticide treated nets (ITN) can:

Decrease severe malaria by 45%

Reduce premature births by 42%, and

Cut all-cause child mortality by 17% to 63%

    Like this story?
    Join World Pulse now to read more inspiring stories and connect with women speaking out across the globe!
    Leave a supportive comment to encourage this author
    Tell your own story
    Explore more stories on topics you care about